RUNNING START

What is Running Start? Program for eligible 11 th and 12 th grade students to take most college classes with most or all tuition paid Students earn college credit while meeting high school graduation requirements 1 st priority for RS students is to meet high school graduation requirements Eligibility for six quarters (Fall, Winter, and Spring of junior and senior school year) REGISTER EARLY! Enrollment is never guaranteed Results in savings on college tuition

Eligibility Requirements  All applicants take Accuplacer/LOEP test  Reading, writing and math skills are assessed  You must meet Pre-Requisites for College Level class you intend to take.  If you place into ENGL 101 you are eligible to take a broad range of college level classes.  If you assess below ENGL 101 you also will be eligible to take classes, but class offerings are more limited..

What does Running Start Cost? Most courses numbered 100 and higher will have most or all of the tuition paid by RS The student pays for: Accuplacer/assessment fee - $35, one time fee (unless retest needed) Textbooks and supplies - about $150 per class, per quarter Fees – about $200-$300 per quarter for full-time students Transportation costs – gas, insurance if you use your own car. (EdPass to access CT) Excess credit (more than 15 credits) All college costs are subject to change

Is Running Start For You? Some advantages Some possible concerns  Class choice  Early start to college  Students of all ages  Tuition-free courses  Maturity level/Socialization  Transportation  Student expenses  Time management

College Life Running Start students have the same responsibilities as other adult students.  Follow each course syllabus Attendance, assignments and deadlines are the same for all students.  Classes are Fast-paced High School: 10 months = College: 11 weeks  Class Time Commitment One 5.0 credit course = 15+ hours per week Two 5.0 credit courses = 30+ hours per week A 5.0 credit on-line class will require 20+ hours per week The Running Start staff will offer guidance through the process, but ultimately success in college depends on the student.

Grades and Records  Grades for Running Start paid classes are sent to high school registrars  Grades become a permanent part of the student’s high school transcript and college transcript  Running Start students must earn a 2.0 grade point average and finish all classes they are enrolled in each quarter

Parental Access  No information will be released (including tuition and fees) without the student’s written permission.  Records information will be disclosed to parents if a written consent by the student is received or if the parents establish the student’s dependency as defined by the Internal Revenue Service by completing an affidavit available at the Enrollment Services Office in Lynnwood Hall, first floor.  Families may discuss the Running Start student’s final quarter grades with their high school counselor.  Instructors are not required to have conversations about academic progress with anyone other than the student. College instructors are not available to speak with parents. Edmonds CC follows the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) concerning student privacy rights and access to student

Success Tips  Attendance matters… go to class!  Don’t be afraid to ask for help  Talk to your instructor and visit the Learning Support Center  Connect with others on campus  Schedule uninterrupted study time  Don’t procrastinate

How Do I Sign Up? FOLLOW STEPS ON HANDOUT

The Steps are also online at the Running Start Website

STEP #1: APPLY Fill out online! Then print it out.

What do I do with the Application? You can either: Bring the completed signed form to Enrollment Services on campus OR Fax the form to OR Mail the form to Enrollment Services, Edmonds Community College for processing. A letter with your SID (Student Identification) and PIN (Personal Identification) number will be handed or mailed to you after submitting the completed application form. Pay *$35 admission fee (Cashiers Office: ; Lynnwood Hall, 1 st floor)

PREPARE FOR AND TAKE ASSESSMENT TEST

Go by Running Start Office. They will explain your eligibility options. If you assess into ENGL 101 you will have a broad range of options open to you. If you assess below ENGL 101, you will still have options, just not as many in terms of courses you can take. Lists of classes available based on your assessment scores will be provided at the RS Office. Also, lists are available online at the Running Start website.

NEXT? Complete the Final Three Steps on the Handout

Complete Orientation Video and Complete Quiz

See your High School Counselor

Submit Paperwork to Running Start Office at EdCC

Am I ready for Running Start? Are you a focused, independent student? Do you want to take even more responsibility for your education? Will you miss the “high school experience?” Can you arrange transportation? There is none provided by the school district. Can you handle the expenses?

Full-time or part time? 5 credits at the college is the same as 1.0 credit at LHS. Think about the classes you want to take at each and make a plan that works for the entire year. Calculated on a quarterly basis. High School ClassesMaximum RS credits

What classes will I take? (It depends on your Accuplacer results…)

Is Running Start better than AP? You can have a demanding schedule through RS or build one at LHS with Honors and Advanced Placement or a combination. RS transcripts all college credit each quarter. AP is a nationally-known program that might be better if you apply to college out-of-state. Two very different classroom experiences.

Good news or bad? Remember the potential impact of RS classes on your GPA: If you get an A in a 5 credit RS quarter-long class – that is like getting an A both first and second semester at LHS. But if you get a D in the same RS class – that will hurt your GPA because it is the same as getting a D both semesters of a year-long class at LHS. EdCC will place students on probationary status if they don’t maintain a 2.0 GPA – repeat offenders can no longer take RS.

Running Start Process at LHS  Once accepted, students need to make an appointment to meet with their counselor each quarter to plan out their classes and complete paperwork. Appointments are made with the Counseling Secretary and can last up to 30 minutes.  Running Start students must register for as if they are taking all classes at LHS. We will adjust schedules later.

Other Information…  A list of approved Running Start courses (full eligibility) will be posted on our Counseling website.  Sometimes conflicts arise in schedules---schedule your classes around what your top priorities are.  Students can choose to attend full time or part time--- it is up to you!  It is still possible to do sports AND Running Start.  Per ASB policy, you can’t take Running Start classes and be an ASB officer.

Student Panel Auryana Ashoori Neha Chhabra